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MD-185430
Spinel
Aldan Shield, Saha Republic (Sakha Republic; Yakutia), Eastern-Siberian Region, Russia
Miniature, 4.3 x 3.3 x 2.2 cm
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A pair of predominant, deep blue-black color modified octahedral Spinel crystals from this well known Russian locality sit atop dark green Diopside/Hedenbergite matrix. There are several smaller Spinel crystals on the matrix as well. The larger crystals are very well formed, and have a soft satin-like luster. Ex. Richard Kosnar Collection.

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